Attempted Coup Erupt in Bujumbura against Burundi’s President
KABUL: (Middle East Press) An attempted coup against Burundi’s president, by an army chief broke out Thursday as both sides claimed to be in control, while there were reports of gunfire and loud explosions across the capital Bujumbura.
According to military officials, Burundi’s divided army factions exchanged heavy machine gun and rocket fire in the early hours on Thursday around the state television and radio complex in the country’s capital, Bujumbura.
A spokesman for the anti-Nkurunziza camp, Burundi’s police commissioner Venon Ndabaneze, told AFP the claim was false and that General Niyombare’s supporters were in control of several key facilities, including Bujumbura’s international airport.
President Nkurunziza’s whereabouts are currently unknown. He has faced strong opposition and the attempted coup over a decision to run for a third term in office.
According to witnesses, two private radio stations and a television station were attacked by unknown men in police uniforms.
